From Whataburger to Culture Queen w/ Pam Nemec

On this episode of Gathering The Kings, host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Pam Nemec to the stage. Pam is the Founder and CEO of InsideOut, a standout Leadership Communication Agency, who boasts an impressive 20-year tenure with Whataburger, where she ascended the ranks from Marketing Manager to VP of HR and Brand Communication. Nemec is more than just a seasoned executive; she's a passionate culture builder with a knack for creating exceptional customer experiences, honing her ethos during her time with Whataburger's founders. Today, she uses her unique insights to teach CEOs the intricacies of embedding culture into their organization's DNA.In this explosive episode, Nemec shares the secrets behind building and maintaining an effective company culture, throwing the conventional rule book out the window, and the importance of understanding your personal limitations. We dive headfirst into the essence of company culture, how it starts at the top, and permeates throughout the organization. So, get ready, and tune in for a crash course on revolutionizing company culture!During this episode, you will learn about;[01:15]  Intro to Pam and her business[02:00]  Pam’s definition of culture[05:37]  The formula that Pam uses to build culture in her companies[07:33]  The burning desire deep inside of Pam[12:06]  Pam talks about the Connected Leader[24:57]  A good business decision that Pam has made[28:57]  A decision that Pam has been able to learn from[34:56]  Pam talks about the freedom that comes when delegating responsibility[40:37]  The top metric that Pam tracks[42:17]  How has Pam been able to obsess over business and her family at the same time?[47:33]  What advice would Pam give the younger version of himself?[50:29]  How to connect with Pam[51:51]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable QuotesWe often avoid tough conversations, yet those are exactly the conversations we need to have." - Pam Nemec"The support of your company and its people is everything to individuals when going through a tough time." - Pam Nemec"Choosing not to always follow the norm can yield greater rewards than simply doing what everyone else does." - Pam Nemec"I believe it's important that when your children look up in the stands, you're there. Thus, I refuse to miss their activities and events." - Pam Nemec"Trust your instincts." - Pam Nemec"When you have internal momentum, it's incredibly challenging to turn that off or shut it down."  - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"I believe there's a distinction between trying to reinvent the wheel each time and being a disruptor with certain levers."  - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"You can't control everything, or expect all good ideas to originate from you and everyone to follow your directives, and still enjoy freedom."  - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Wickman, Gino. Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books, 2007.Amazon.com: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business (Audible Audio Edition): Gino Wickman, Kevin Pierce, Audible Studios: BooksLet’s Connect!Pam Nemec’s Info:Website:  https://pamnemec.com/Linked In: